Author: Arehone Ramaru

Gold(en) Larry and Philly Soul

Posted on January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 by Arehone Ramaru

I’ve decided to use this post not only to bring light to Larry Gold and the work he has done,

Blog: We have a Superstar on our hands!

Posted on December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 by Arehone Ramaru

This past Friday I went out to my home at the State Theatre for a presentation of Mandisi Dyantyis’ latest

Era of the Matriarchs

Posted on November 13, 2025November 13, 2025 by Arehone Ramaru

The early 2000s marked a defining chapter in South African music, a time when female artists didn’t just participate in

D’Angelo disrupted R&B

Posted on October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 by Arehone Ramaru

D’Angelo disrupted R&B when slow, smooth melodies ruled and the sound was starting to feel a little too polished. He

Was She so Damn Happy?

Posted on October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 by Arehone Ramaru

Aretha Franklin’s album, So Damn Happy, stands out for me as one of those late-career albums that feels both radiant

Editor’s Note

Posted on October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 by Arehone Ramaru

This one’s for the family and friends,The ones that show love to us again and again.Never asking questions like “man

Andile Qongqo’s Diversity in Jazz

Posted on October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 by Arehone Ramaru

This November, acclaimed pianist, composer, and educator Andile Qongqo will headline Diversity in Jazz at COCO C Venue, Loch Logan Waterfront in Bloemfontein. Set

Hidden Conversations: The Bands

Posted on September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 by Arehone Ramaru

This Friday, Hidden Spaces gathers three powerful voices at 86 Public, Randburg — Kujenga, The Brother Moves On, and Lerato.Orchestral.Collective*. More than just a line-up,

Merna Nicholls’ [Art in Jazz]

Posted on September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 by Arehone Ramaru

Merna Nicholls has lived many lives in music. From a childhood in Eersteriver filled with harmonies, to detours through Political

Hidden Conversation with Ofentse Sebula

Posted on August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 by Arehone Ramaru

This Saturday, August 23rd, saxophonist and composer Ofentse Moses Sebula makes his much-anticipated return to the Hidden Spaces stage at

Playlist: Solace

Posted on August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 by Arehone Ramaru

“This week, the idea of Solace came to mind. The ability to find comfort or soft ground in moments of

Playlist: Connected

Posted on August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 by Arehone Ramaru

”The intention was to create a playlist that not only plays into the title Connected, and its many connotations, but also

seli suhesti on In Conversation with Digital SangomaDecember 8, 2025
The fact that you can look back at all 45 of your songs with genuine love—each one a snapshot of…
Ofentse Makgamatha on In Conversation With Loatinover Pounds.October 12, 2025
I really find loatinover pounds as my favorite and inspiration because I m from soshanguve and as far as I…
Tlotliso Ranthimo on In Conversation with Lu DlaminiAugust 15, 2025
Having read, I'm 100% going to play the album. I do wish you had spoken more (or longer), but some…
Luvo Dakada on In Conversation with Lu DlaminiAugust 13, 2025
This was a great read. Very well written and I'm going to check the record out!
Pharao legens on Do you know WhatsTheBandsNVME?August 9, 2025
Interesting character design chices by the illustrator.